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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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